12 Results with the "Gothic Fiction" genre


    • Chapter II-The tale of Balen Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – The tale of Balen begins not with grandeur, but with the quiet shift of seasons, when spring yields to summer’s warmth. Balen, having been held captive, walks free once more—not in glory, but in resolve, carrying a quiet dignity that hardship could not erase. Though dressed in simple garments and stripped of royal favor, his soul remains steadfast, driven by a sense of purpose that no chain could break. At King Arthur’s court, the arrival of a noblewoman dressed in sorrow and silk…
    • Chapter I‑The tale of Balen Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – The tale of Balen opens in a season where hawthorn trees bloom and sunlight settles like a blessing on the land, casting England’s countryside in hues of green and gold. This is not merely a backdrop of beauty, but a symbol of Balen’s youthful promise as he journeys from the rugged lands of the North, where the rivers Tyne and Tees carve strength into men. Though the landscape softens as he travels southward, Balen’s bold spirit remains intact—he moves with purpose, eager to shape his…
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